Gentiana Dervishi - Milano GX Fashion Week

An event with international professionals

The runway became the stage for a grand collective masterpiece, where craftsmanship excellence merged with innovative and sustainable materials, outlining a new vocabulary for contemporary luxury. The protagonists of this magnificent showcase included:

Alejandra Cortez & Ariana Onno

The MUBRI Association from Spain brought its mission of promoting goldsmith and gemological art through Alejandra Cortez (On your left) and Ariana Onno. Alejandra Cortez, founder of Joyas del Mar, enchanted with jewelry that transforms the essence of the ocean into works of extraordinary refinement. Her art, deeply connected to her childhood by the sea in Ensenada, has led her to the most prestigious international stages, from Paris Fashion Week to selection for the IX Contemporary Jewelry Exhibition 2025 at the National Museum of Decorative Arts in Madrid. Ariana Onno, through her Hõbe brand, celebrated minimalist elegance, transforming delicate shapes and precious materials into visual poetry, where light plays across finely crafted metals and stones, enhancing femininity with harmonious discretion.

Herbert Traumüller / Claudia Polic / Christa Franz 

Herbert Traumüller, with his brand sFinks A Graz, showcased folk art and 18th-century-inspired designs, incorporating ancient materials from museums and private collections in a vision of sustainability and refinement. Claudia Polic, founder of Claudier, presented her Fall/Winter 2025/26 collection, inspired by inner strength and harmony with nature. Christa Franz (Christa Franza brand) captivated the audience with elegant, bold, and timeless creations, earning her the Golden Award – Sustainable Fashion Craft at the European Textile & Craft Award in Bolzano.

Michaela Egger & Elisabeth Gotthardt

Michaela Egger, through her ZEITLOS brand, introduced designs enriched with sophisticated elements like lace and ribbons, not only aesthetically inspiring but also enhancing the confidence and personality of those who wear them.

Elisabeth Gotthardt (Atelier Elisabeth Gotthardt) presented exclusive and sustainable designs, particularly ball gowns, bridal dresses, and dirndls, reflecting an essence of refinement.

The WKO Styria & Topmodel TV Collective Austria, led by Dominik Wachta, participated in the Milanese event for the second time.

Completing this extraordinary mosaic of talent:

GX Fashion Week Milano was not just a celebration of beauty—it stood as a true ideological manifesto, a privileged forum for dialogue among designers, buyers, media, and global stakeholders. "Clothing has now surpassed its purely aesthetic function, becoming a vehicle for deeper meanings," emphasized Dervishi. "GX Fashion Week Milano embodies the perfect synthesis of innovation and ethical awareness." The event reaffirmed Milan’s centrality as the epicenter of international creativity, a trendsetting hub, and a laboratory of connections between global fashion leaders. The presence of renowned personalities, journalists, and industry entrepreneurs immersed attendees in a multidimensional experience, where artisanal value merged with a pioneering vision of the fashion business's future. Thus, GX Fashion Week Milano went beyond a mere runway show, rising to a treatise of applied aesthetics, a bridge between past and future fashion, where the concept of luxury transcends mere exclusivity to embody an ideal of conscious and responsible elegance. The backstage was the beating heart of the event, where Hair & Make-Up Artist Coordinators Corrado Costanzo, Arta Kola, and Alex Radulescu masterfully led an extraordinary team, including Sonia Manfra, Ledi Dupi, Cosmina Spinu, Misha Ela, Liljana Grembi, Valentina Shala, Giada Costanzo, and Bruna Mandri. Every look was meticulously curated to enhance the essence of the runway creations, transforming each model into a living work of art—a perfect blend of creativity, precision, and excellence, leaving the audience breathless.

Alessia Xhafa, Alessio Marrari & Gentiana Dervishi

The event's success was ensured by the flawless direction of Alessia Xhafa, responsible for coordination. With extraordinary precision, she managed every backstage detail, ensuring the entire organizational machine ran seamlessly. Her leadership transformed the show into a unique experience, where creativity and organization merged into a masterpiece. The event was expertly hosted by Alessio Marrari, APS Showteam’s Communications Director, a renowned blogger, podcaster, and radio host, who masterfully commanded the language of fashion. Alongside him, the young Vesa Gioka, a student of the organization, gracefully balanced experience and freshness, creating a refined and dynamic narrative that exalted every moment of the fashion show.